Medical School Entry Exam Study
Set 2026
Seven Subject Reviews with Practice Questions, Concept Breakdowns, and Test-
Taking Strategies for Pre-Med Students
Leslie Anthonia
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No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
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This is a work of nonfiction. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the
information presented.
However, the author and publisher assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, or
interpretations of the subject matter.
Copyright © 2025 by Leslie Anthonia
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, Disclaimer
This book is an independent study guide created solely for educational and
informational purposes. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the makers of the MCAT® exam,
Kaplan, Inc., or any other test-preparation company, institution, or examination board.
All exam names, structures, and references are used strictly for descriptive and
educational purposes only. They remain the trademarked property of their respective
owners, who are not associated with or responsible for the content, accuracy, or
methodology presented in this study set.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and usefulness of the
information in this guide, the author and publisher make no guarantees regarding
individual exam performance or outcomes. Readers should use this book as a
supplementary resource alongside official materials and professional academic
guidance.
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, Table of contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 1................................................................................................................................... 14
Biology Foundations.................................................................................................................. 14
Cell Biology: The Unit of Life.................................................................................................14
Molecular Biology and Genetics............................................................................................15
Human Anatomy and Physiology Overview...........................................................................17
Biochemistry and Metabolism Essentials..............................................................................19
Evolution, Ecology, and Adaptation.......................................................................................19
Practice Questions: Biology Review......................................................................................21
Study Strategies for Biology Mastery.....................................................................................23
Building Medical Relevance..................................................................................................23
Chapter 2................................................................................................................................... 26
Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.............................................................................................26
Atomic Structure and the Building Blocks of Matter...............................................................26
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Interactions.......................................................................28
States of Matter and Solutions..............................................................................................30
Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry.................................................................................31
Thermodynamics and Energy in Biological Systems.............................................................32
Introduction to Organic Chemistry.........................................................................................34
Reaction Mechanisms and Organic Processes.....................................................................36
Laboratory Techniques and Safety........................................................................................36
Practice Questions: Chemistry Review..................................................................................38
Study Strategies for Chemistry Success...............................................................................40
Chapter 3................................................................................................................................... 43
Physics for the Medical Sciences...............................................................................................43
Motion and Mechanics in the Human Body...........................................................................43
Work, Energy, and Power......................................................................................................45
Fluid Mechanics and the Circulatory System.........................................................................47
Thermodynamics and Body Temperature Regulation............................................................49
Electricity, Circuits, and the Human Nervous System............................................................50
Waves, Sound, and Medical Imaging....................................................................................50
Light, Optics, and Vision........................................................................................................52
Practice Questions: Physics Review.....................................................................................54
Study Strategies for Physics Mastery....................................................................................56
Chapter 4................................................................................................................................... 59
Mathematics and Data Interpretation.........................................................................................59
The Foundation of Quantitative Reasoning...........................................................................59
Algebra and Equations in Medical Contexts..........................................................................61
Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages...................................................................................63
Statistics and Probability for Pre-Med Students.....................................................................64
Interpreting Graphs and Charts.............................................................................................66
Applying Data to Scientific Scenarios....................................................................................66
Logarithms, Exponents, and Scientific Notation....................................................................68
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Set 2026
Seven Subject Reviews with Practice Questions, Concept Breakdowns, and Test-
Taking Strategies for Pre-Med Students
Leslie Anthonia
,All rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise
without prior written permission from the publisher, except for brief quotations in
reviews or articles.
This is a work of nonfiction. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the
information presented.
However, the author and publisher assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, or
interpretations of the subject matter.
Copyright © 2025 by Leslie Anthonia
1
, Disclaimer
This book is an independent study guide created solely for educational and
informational purposes. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the makers of the MCAT® exam,
Kaplan, Inc., or any other test-preparation company, institution, or examination board.
All exam names, structures, and references are used strictly for descriptive and
educational purposes only. They remain the trademarked property of their respective
owners, who are not associated with or responsible for the content, accuracy, or
methodology presented in this study set.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and usefulness of the
information in this guide, the author and publisher make no guarantees regarding
individual exam performance or outcomes. Readers should use this book as a
supplementary resource alongside official materials and professional academic
guidance.
2
, Table of contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 1................................................................................................................................... 14
Biology Foundations.................................................................................................................. 14
Cell Biology: The Unit of Life.................................................................................................14
Molecular Biology and Genetics............................................................................................15
Human Anatomy and Physiology Overview...........................................................................17
Biochemistry and Metabolism Essentials..............................................................................19
Evolution, Ecology, and Adaptation.......................................................................................19
Practice Questions: Biology Review......................................................................................21
Study Strategies for Biology Mastery.....................................................................................23
Building Medical Relevance..................................................................................................23
Chapter 2................................................................................................................................... 26
Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.............................................................................................26
Atomic Structure and the Building Blocks of Matter...............................................................26
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Interactions.......................................................................28
States of Matter and Solutions..............................................................................................30
Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry.................................................................................31
Thermodynamics and Energy in Biological Systems.............................................................32
Introduction to Organic Chemistry.........................................................................................34
Reaction Mechanisms and Organic Processes.....................................................................36
Laboratory Techniques and Safety........................................................................................36
Practice Questions: Chemistry Review..................................................................................38
Study Strategies for Chemistry Success...............................................................................40
Chapter 3................................................................................................................................... 43
Physics for the Medical Sciences...............................................................................................43
Motion and Mechanics in the Human Body...........................................................................43
Work, Energy, and Power......................................................................................................45
Fluid Mechanics and the Circulatory System.........................................................................47
Thermodynamics and Body Temperature Regulation............................................................49
Electricity, Circuits, and the Human Nervous System............................................................50
Waves, Sound, and Medical Imaging....................................................................................50
Light, Optics, and Vision........................................................................................................52
Practice Questions: Physics Review.....................................................................................54
Study Strategies for Physics Mastery....................................................................................56
Chapter 4................................................................................................................................... 59
Mathematics and Data Interpretation.........................................................................................59
The Foundation of Quantitative Reasoning...........................................................................59
Algebra and Equations in Medical Contexts..........................................................................61
Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages...................................................................................63
Statistics and Probability for Pre-Med Students.....................................................................64
Interpreting Graphs and Charts.............................................................................................66
Applying Data to Scientific Scenarios....................................................................................66
Logarithms, Exponents, and Scientific Notation....................................................................68
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